Set Environment Variable in PowerShell for Mac

If you want to set an Environment Variable in PowerShell for Mac, you can make use of the $env automatic variable or by making use of the Set-Item cmdlet.

Let's take a look at both ways with an example each.

Example 1: Set Environment Variable Using $env automatic variable

$env:SERVER_NAME = "Production"

Example 2: Set Environment Variable Using Set-Item cmdlet

PS /> SET-Item -Path Env:VERSION -Value "3.5" 

PS /> GET-Item Env:VERSION                     

Name                           Value
----                           -----
VERSION                        3.5